Oplossen
Example: We moeten dit probleem samen oplossen voor de deadline.
Definition
"Oplossen" means to find a solution or answer to a problem, question, or situation. It involves analyzing the issue and successfully dealing with it in a way that resolves or clarifies it. For example, "We moeten dit probleem samen oplossen voor de deadline" means we need to solve this problem together before the deadline.
Etymology
The Dutch word "oplossen" comes from the prefix "op-" meaning 'up' or 'open' combined with "lossen" which means 'to loosen' or 'to release.' Originally, it referred to loosening something or causing it to dissolve, and over time it evolved to mean solving or resolving problems. Did you know that "oplossen" is related to the English word "loosen," sharing roots in Germanic languages?
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"Oplossen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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